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HP Broadband Wireless Module Installation Guide...
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Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
6910p ................... 28 Removing a wireless module from model 2510p ......... 30 Removing a wireless module from model 2710p ......... 31 5 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module software 6 Downloading updates 7 Regulatory notices Federal Communications Commission notice ........38 Modifications .................
Getting started When used with mobile network operator service, your HP Broadband Wireless computer gives you the freedom to stay connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to your corporate network when you are on the road and outside the range of Wi-Fi hotspots.
HP Web site: http://www.hp.com/broadbandwireless Locate the slot for the HP Broadband Wireless Module. Refer to the following table to determine the locations for your computer. Computer model Wireless module slot...
For information about contacting technical support, refer to the printed Getting Started guide included with your computer. To install the HP Broadband Wireless Module, you need the items shown in the following illustration and described in the following table. Item...
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Item Component Not illustrated HP Broadband Wireless Module Software disc Not included Flat-bladed or T8 Torx screwdriver (if keyboard removal is required) Chapter 1 Getting started...
Preparing the computer Before you begin any installation or removal procedures: Save your work, exit all programs, and shut down the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in NOTE: hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC ● HP Compaq 6910p Notebook PC ● Follow the procedure below to install the HP Broadband Wireless Module under the keyboard: Removing the keyboard To reduce the risk of damage to electronic components, CAUTION: discharge yourself of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object before you begin the following procedure.
If your computer has a wireless module currently installed, you NOTE: must remove it before installing the new module. Refer to Chapter 4, “Removing an HP Broadband Wireless Module.” After you remove the existing module, begin the following procedure at step 3 to install the new module.
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Gently remove the plastic covers (2) from the MAIN antenna cable (labeled with the number 5 or with a red band) and from the AUX antenna cable (labeled with the number 6 or with a blue band). Insert the notched edge of the wireless module at an angle into the WWAN module slot (1), and then press the module (2) down until it is seated.
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Be careful not to pinch the cables or damage the CAUTION: connectors. Doing so could reduce wireless performance or cause the wireless module to function improperly. Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module...
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Route the MAIN antenna cable (1) (labeled with the number 5 or with a red band) as shown in the illustration, and then connect it to the MAIN terminal (2) on the wireless module. To avoid damaging the antenna connector, do not CAUTION: insert the connector at an angle.
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Be sure that the antenna cable is routed through the channel NOTE: in the frame of the computer so that it does not obstruct the SIM detect switch (3) or lie across the raised edge of the frame. Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module...
Replacing the keyboard Be sure that the WWAN antenna cables are carefully CAUTION: positioned and that neither cable is obstructing the SIM detect switch or lying across the raised edge of the frame of the computer. See steps 5 and 6 on page 8 of this chapter for details. Be careful not to pinch the cables or damage the connectors.
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Close the computer and turn it upside down. Use a small, flat-bladed or T8 Torx screwdriver to replace the 3 keyboard screws on the bottom of the computer. Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module...
Installing the wireless module in model 2510p In the HP Compaq 2510p Notebook PC, the slot for the wireless module is located in the WWAN module compartment on the bottom of the computer. Follow the procedure below to install an HP Broadband Wireless Module in the WWAN module compartment: Follow the procedures in “Preparing the computer,”...
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(labeled with the number 6). Insert the notched edge of the wireless module at an angle into the WWAN module slot (1), and then press the module (2) down until it is seated. Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module...
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Use the Phillips screwdriver and the 2 screws (3) provided in this kit to secure the module in place. Connect the AUX antenna cable (1) (labeled with the number 6) to the AUX terminal on the wireless module, and connect the MAIN antenna cable (2) (labeled with the number 5) to the MAIN terminal.
Installing the wireless module in model 2710p In the HP Compaq 2710p Notebook PC, the slot for the wireless module is located in the hard drive bay on the bottom of the computer. Follow the procedure below to install an HP Broadband Wireless Module in the hard drive bay: Follow the procedures in “Preparing the computer,”...
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NOTE: currently installed, you must remove it before installing the new module. Refer to Chapter 4, “Removing an HP Broadband Wireless Module.” After you remove the existing module, begin the following procedure at step 8 to install the new module.
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(labeled with the number 6). Insert the notched edge of the wireless module at an angle into the WWAN module slot (1), and then press the module (2) down until it is seated. Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module...
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Use the Phillips screwdriver and the 2 screws (3) provided in this kit to secure the module in place. Installing the wireless module in model 2710p...
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Connect the MAIN antenna cable (1) (labeled with the number 5) to the MAIN terminal on the wireless module, and connect the AUX antenna cable (2) (labeled with the number 6) to the AUX terminal on the wireless module. Chapter 2 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module...
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Reconnect the 2 WLAN module antenna cables (labeled with the numbers 1 and 2). Installing the wireless module in model 2710p...
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Completing the installation Remove the paper covering the adhesive on the back of the serial number and regulatory label and affix the label inside the battery compartment. Be sure that the label adheres securely.
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Replace the battery, secure the battery lock, and turn the computer right-side up. Your computer may look slightly different from the NOTE: illustration in this section. For more detailed information about replacing the battery, refer to the user guides on your computer. To access the guides in Help and Support, select Start >...
Removing an HP Broadband Wireless Module If you have a problem removing the module, contact your NOTE: network administrator or an authorized service provider for assistance.
In models nc6400 and 6910p, the slot for the wireless module is located under the keyboard. Follow the procedure below to remove an HP Broadband Wireless Module from under the keyboard: To reduce the risk of damage to electronic components,...
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Lift up the wireless module (2), and slide it out of the slot (3) at an angle. Removing a wireless module from model nc6400 and model 6910p...
In model 2510p, the slot for the wireless module is located in the WWAN module compartment on the bottom of the computer. Follow the procedure below to remove an HP Broadband Wireless Module from the WWAN module compartment To reduce the risk of damage to electronic components,...
In model 2710p, the slot for the wireless module is located in the hard drive bay on the bottom of the computer. Follow the procedure below to remove an HP Broadband Wireless Module from the hard drive bay: To reduce the risk of damage to electronic components,...
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Chapter 4 Removing an HP Broadband Wireless Module...
To install the software and drivers: ▲ Insert the HP Broadband Wireless Module Software disc into the optical drive of the computer and follow the on-screen instructions. Updates to the software and drivers contained on the disc may NOTE: be available.
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Chapter 5 Installing the HP Broadband Wireless Module software...
Downloading updates HP periodically updates the software and drivers for the wireless module. You can download and install software and driver updates from the HP Web site to your hard drive. The updates are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.
Regulatory notices This section provides compliance information and country-specific wireless regulatory notices for the computer product. Some notices may not apply to your product. In some environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted. Such restrictions may apply onboard airplanes, in hospitals, near explosives, in hazardous locations, and so on.
Federal Communications Commission notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by HP may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment Modifications...
Cables To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, connections to this device must be made with shielded cables having metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods. Chapter 7 Regulatory notices...
For questions regarding this FCC declaration, write to Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, TX 77269-2000 or call HP at 281-514-3333 To identify your product, refer to the part, series, or model number located on the product.
Products with wireless devices This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The WARNING! radiated output power of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact is minimized during normal operation of tablet PCs and notebooks.
Index broadband wireless regulatory label 25 coverage area 2 removing an HP Broadband Wireless Module regulatory notices 37 model 2510p 30 model 2710p 31 model 6910p 28 model nc6400 28 Declaration of Conformity 41 removing the keyboard 7 downloading software updates from HP 35...